Horticulture Crew Lead

Horticultural Crew Lead Lead ecological landscape stewardship in Central Massachusetts - $28–$38 per hour Reimagined Roots is hiring a Horticultural Crew Lead to guide high-quality stewardship work across landscapes filled with native plants, food, medicine, biodiversity, and life. This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who can organize a crew, protect plant and soil health, communicate professionally with clients, and take pride in thoughtful horticultural work. About Reimagined RootsOur mission is to revolutionize the American grass lawn by converting conventional lawns into abundant ecosystems packed with food, medicine, native plants, and ecological function. We design and steward landscapes that restore biodiversity, improve soil health, and reconnect people with the land. The RoleThe Horticultural Crew Lead turns stewardship plans and client commitments into safe, organized, high-quality field work. You will lead daily crew execution, inspect completed work, identify site and plant-health issues, document progress, and help develop the skills and accountability of the people you work with.This is not a generic mow-and-blow role. The work requires plant awareness, careful judgment, physical effort, clear communication, and respect for living systems. Seasonal Schedule and Winter OpportunityThis is seasonal full-time work. The primary field season runs April 1 through November 30, when client stewardship work is at its highest volume. From December 1 through April 1, scheduled field work slows considerably and weekly hours may vary with weather, workload, and client demand. Winter work may be available for employees who are interested and qualified, including:Winter pruningInvasive plant identification and managementEcological restoration projectsTool and equipment careTraining, planning, and special projects Winter hours are not guaranteed. Seasonal-hour expectations and any winter work will be discussed during the hiring process. Compensation and What We ProvidePay: $28–$38 per hour, based on horticultural experience, crew-lead ability, plant knowledge, quality of work, and ability to work independently.Company tools and equipment: Company tools, trucks, trailers, and major equipment needed for the work.Field systems: Systems for time tracking, job details, documentation, photos, and communication.Mission-driven team: The opportunity to contribute to ecological landscape work that restores biodiversity, improves soil health, and supports food, medicine, and native plants.Learning and growth: Access to educational resources around ecology, horticulture, plants, personal development, and the craft of the work, with opportunities to grow into greater stewardship or crew-lead responsibility.Seasonal benefits clarification: Any benefit eligibility, waiting periods, paid time off, holidays, or continuation terms will be explained as part of the hiring offer and may depend on seasonal hours and employment status. What You’ll DoLead Safe, Organized Field WorkStart each workday with a clear plan, safety check, task assignments, and confirmation that the crew has the tools, PPE, materials, and site information needed.Lead planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, bed preparation, watering, seasonal cleanups, and related stewardship work.Identify hazards and changing site conditions, correct controllable risks, and stop or escalate work when conditions are unsafe.Operate and oversee the safe use of hand tools, power equipment, trucks, and trailers.Leave each site orderly, safe, and ready for the client or the next scheduled activity. Protect Plant and Soil HealthRecognize plant stress, pests, disease, invasive species, drainage concerns, and other conditions that affect landscape health.Use practices that support soil health, biodiversity, native plants, food-producing landscapes, and resilient ecosystems.Perform or oversee dormant-season pruning and invasive plant management when winter work is available.Protect desirable plants, soil structure, habitat, client property, and agreed project scope.Ask for clarification before making uncertain plant, treatment, or scope decisions. Deliver Quality and Client CareInspect completed work to ensure it meets Reimagined Roots standards.Serve as a professional on-site representative when interacting with clients.Document site conditions, completed work, client requests, recommendations, and scope questions.Bring potential additional work to management without making unauthorized commitments. Develop the CrewGive clear direction and demonstrate safe, high-quality work.Coach crew members in horticultural technique, plant identification, ecological judgment, and job-site standards.Communicate directly and respectfully about quality, safety, reliability, and follow-through. What We’re Looking ForPractical experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance, ecological landscaping, gardening, or a related field.Ability to lead, coach, and communicate clearly with a field crew.Strong plant-identification skills and basic plant-health diagnostic judgment.Understanding of pruning, planting, soil health, mulching, and seasonal landscape care.Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Preferred QualificationsTwo or more years of professional horticultural or landscape experience.Previous crew-lead or foreperson experience.Experience with native plants, ecological restoration, food-producing landscapes, or regenerative landscape practices.Experience with winter pruning, invasive plant identification, or ecological management.First Aid/CPR certification.Relevant pesticide or applicator certification, where required for assigned work.Experience documenting work using mobile software. What Success Looks LikeThe crew arrives prepared and works safely.Properties receive consistent, thoughtful horticultural care.Work is completed to quality standards and documented accurately.Crew members grow in skill, confidence, and accountability.Clients experience clear communication and professional service.Landscapes become healthier, more resilient, and more ecologically functional over time. Why Join Reimagined Roots?You will join a small, mission-driven team working to replace conventional lawn culture with landscapes that restore soil, support life, feed people, and reconnect communities to the land. This role offers meaningful outdoor work, practical learning, and a path toward greater responsibility as our stewardship work grows. How to ApplySend a short note describing your horticultural, landscape, gardening, farming, ecological, or outdoor field experience - and why this kind of work interests you. Strong-fit candidates will move through a short screen, interview, and paid working interview or field trial.